Lessons in the Wind

The wind was so strong it was difficult to walk straight and also getting blasted with sand.
This young lad was getting instruction from his dad on how to manage the kite in such a strong wind. He did well to stay upright.
This is a bit grainy as I was getting buffeted by wind and rain.

[JackieR]

Fabulous scene. I'd love to learn how to kite like this!!

[John Falconer]

Great shot. Sorry for your buffeting

[Mags]

Wonderful image! I used to love flying kites at the beach.

[Lis Lapthorn]

I feel as if I’m there. Very atmospheric.

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice stormy pic!

[Diana]

Such a great action packed scene, it sounds and looks like our beaches when the south easter blows! During the summer months it always blows. You are very brave to be out with your camera in this weather;-)

[Lisa Brown]

brrr, i can just feel the wind. lovely shot

[Carole Sandford]

Looks like fun despite the wind whipping up the sand. Kite flying is something I have never done.

[Susan Wakely]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond it looked like hard work.

[Susan Wakely]

@johnfalconer thank you. It was a tad blowy.

[Susan Wakely]

@marlboromaam it is fun but real gusting winds today.

[Susan Wakely]

@foxes37 thank you Liz. It was an invigorating walk.

[Susan Wakely]

@photographycrazy the wind was strong.

[Susan Wakely]

@ludwigsdiana thank you. It was a strong gusting west south westerly 41mph. I was using my phone as wouldn’t risk my Nikon in these conditions.

[Susan Wakely]

@lisab514 it was very invigorating and quite warm for November.

[Susan Wakely]

@carole_sandford I think he will be progressing to kite surfing in the near future. Kite flying is good but wide open space is best to really enjoy it.

[Babs]

Wow looks like quite a wild day to have a kite surfing lesson. Hope he didn't get blown into the water.

[Susan Wakely]

@onewing I think dad was his anchor.

[Michelle]

Certainly looks windy, lovely capture

[Granny7(Denise)]

Great action picture

[Kate]

Looks like a treacherous day to handle that kite

[Kathy]

The person holding the kite looks like he's struggling with it. Nice story photo.

[KV]

This is an awesome storytelling image… the lad with the kite is really hanging on and the waves are really high… what a blustery day.

[Susan Wakely]

@k9photo Thank you. The wind was very strong.

[Susan Wakely]

@randystreat thank you Kathy. The young lad was probably about 12 years old and had very good control helped by his dad in the gusts.

[katy]

You can tell from his stance how strong the wind is ! A terrific shot for the conditions you described

[Shutterbug]

I love that you got the boy working so hard on controlling that kite.

[Kathy A]

He's really hanging on for grim death isn't he

[Boxplayer]

Looks like a good day for it, nicely composed

[Tia]

Great composition. You can really sense the wind.

[Brian]

Well found and captured

[Dione Giorgio]

Great shot. I hope the young lad wasn't carried away in the end, he looks struggling already.

[Peter Dulis]

nice

[Kathryn M]

I love the composition and the story of this one.

[Mark]

Very nice shot that tells a good story.